Silva® Birthing Pool Evacuation Sling

The Birthing Pool Transfer Sling is an emergency transfer sling specifically designed for the birthing pool.

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Description

Lift type - guide

Mobility FIM

Sling shape

Specification

Transfer Type

N/A

Lift Type

Active Passive

Support Type

Head Pelvis Thigh Torso

Sizing

One size

Weight Limit

220kgs/35stone/485lbs

Mobility FIM Measure

3 (Mobility FIM measure only - please see tab for further detail)

Available Material

Mesh

Description

The Birthing Pool Transfer Sling is an emergency transfer sling specifically designed for the birthing pool. Every evacuation scenario from conscious to severely limited has been given consideration during the design process for this transfer device so that the patient is secure, safe and introduction of the sling into the pool does not cause further distress or loss of dignity.

A soft mesh fabric with large holes allows for quick drainage of water. Designed to quickly evacuate an end user from the pool should an emergency situation arise.

A free instructional DVD by independent water birth specialist Diane Garland is supplied with every purchase of this sling.

This is a manual handling aid and the correct manual handling practices should be followed.

Available in one material type:Mesh - High density open weave mesh, durable, used for bathing as quick drying. SUITABLE FOR BATHING

Wash at 85°CTumble dry low heat (max 50°C)

Silva® is a registered trademark of Silvalea Ltd

Lift type - guide

Lift Type: KEY

Active – end user is active and can participate in transfer

Passive Lift – end user can maintain passivity or has limited mobility

Extensive – end user has limited body control and/or suffers from extreme extensions

Mobility FIM

Functional Independence Measure

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scale assesses physical and cognitive disability. This scale focuses on the burden of care – that is, the level of disability indicating the burden of caring for them.